Cockcrow

usgb/ˈkɑːkkrəʊ/
noun

The time early in the morning when the rooster crows, signalling the start of a new day.

We must start our journey at cockcrow to reach on time.
Visual representation of "cockcrow" - The time early in the morning when the rooster crows, signalling the start of a new day.
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Old-fashioned Usage

Commonly used in historical or traditional contexts, not modern everyday speech.

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In the old tales, knights set out on quests at cockcrow.
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Literal Meaning

Sometimes used to describe the exact moment a rooster crows, not just dawn.

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He promised to leave at cockcrow, when the farm comes to life.
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Figurative Expression

Can indicate the start of any new beginning, not just the morning.

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With this agreement, a new era begins at cockcrow for our village.
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